Almond Cookies
From the book Retro Luau by Richard J. Perry
| Yield | 4 doz. cookies |
Ingredients
| 1 | cup all-purpose flour | |
| 1 | cup almonds, ground | |
| ¼ | tsp. baking powder | |
| ~ | pinch of salt | |
| ½ | cup butter, softened | |
| ¾ | cup sugar | |
| 1 | egg white | |
| ½ | tsp. almond extract |
Steps
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add egg white and almond extract, mix well. Add the nuts in flour mixture and chill for an hour. Shape into ¾-inch balls and place on a cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with the palm of your hand. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Be sure they don’t brown.
This content is from the book Retro Luau by Richard J. Perry.
Copyright 2004 Collectors Press